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Sports/School Physicals

Prepare for the Upcoming Year with American Family Care®

Most schools and sports teams require children to undergo a physical before
the new school year starts. These exams assess a child’s health
to ensure that they are physically fit to go to school or participate
in athletic activities.

If the school year is coming up quick and you haven’t had time to
schedule an appointment with your regular pediatrician, don’t worry!

At American Family Care, we offer sports and school physicals for walk-in patients.

The Importance of Sports Physicals

Physical activity is great for children, but it is important to have their
physical condition assessed to make sure they aren’t at serious
risk for injury. One of the most important parts of the sports physical
is examining the strength of the heart. Though it is rare, some children
are born with heart disease that can go undetected during regular physicals.
Strenuous physical activity can trigger a serious cardiac event which
could be fatal. Thankfully, heart condition screening is standard in sports
physicals and can prevent this from happening.

Our physicians can also provide parents and athletes with tips on how to
prevent injury, including instructions simple stretches and exercises
that can be done before a game or practice.

Childhood is a time of rapid physical, mental, and emotional growth. Your
child’s annual school physical is a great opportunity to get an
update on their current development. This is also the ideal time to get
caught up on any vaccinations they may have missed. Some schools have
mandatory vaccination requirements that your child will have to get before
they can be enrolled for the new school year.

At American Family Care, you can get everything on your checklist taken
care of today!